BEIJING, July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wanda Hotels & Resorts, an international luxury hotel management company original from China, has appointed Mr. Qian Jin as President. In his new role, Mr. Qian will lead and oversee the international growth plan of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, and focus on the collective goals of the luxury hotel chain.
Mr. Qian is a well-respected expert in his nearly 30 years in the luxury hospitality industry. He began his career in Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. in 1986, in the service of Sheraton Hua Ting Hotel in Shanghai. Two years after, he was relocated to Fiji Island for the position of hotel manager and was then promoted to General Manager at Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort in 1995. Mr. Qian joined the group's regional headquarters in Singapore in 2000 to oversee the operations in Greater China. In 2012, he was named President of Greater China, where he introduced new initiatives for Chinese guests and developed the business in China. Under his guidance, the brand's footprint and pipeline expanded and he established the country's regional office in Shanghai.
"I am honoured to be appointed to this role," comments Mr. Qian. "It is a very exciting time for Wanda Hotels & Resorts, I look forward to working closely with the management team to take the company to a new chapter, further reinforcing Wanda's leading position in the international market."
An MBA graduate of Bond University, Australia, Mr. Qian earned his Doctorate degree in Business Administration from Victoria University.
Under Mr. Qian's leadership, Wanda Hotels & Resorts' is set to soar to new heights to become China's world-class hotel management company.
About Wanda Hotels & Resorts
As owner and operators, Wanda Hotels & Resorts is an international luxury hotel management company incorporating hotel ownership, hotel operations and marketing that is dedicated to providing a profoundly Chinese cultural experience with the utmost consideration of guest services to global travelers. Currently, there are three premium five-star hotel brands under the umbrella of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, namely the renowned five-star hotel brand Wanda Realm, upscale five-star hotel brand Wanda Vista and premium luxury hotel brand Wanda Reign. By the end of 2015, Wanda will have 85 five-star hotels in China, including 38 hotels and resorts under the management of over ten international hotel brands, and 47 owned & managed international hotel brands. By the end of 2020, Wanda Hotels & Resorts will own and manage over 160 hotels around the world, including Wanda Vista Hotels in London, Madrid, Chicago, Sydney and on the Gold Coast in Australia. The 'Wanda Club" loyalty program is also under the unified management of the company. For more information or for reservations, please call 400 088 8899 or visit http://www.wandahotels.com.